Consider the following statements: Statement I: India does not import apples from the United States of America.

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: India does not import apples from the United States of America.
Statement II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Correct Answer: (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Explanation:

• Statement I is incorrect. India does import apples from the United States.

Statement II is correct. Indian law does prohibit the import of genetically modified food without the approval of the competent authority.
Possible Sources: Trade and import data, and legal provisions regarding genetically modified foods in India.